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Can asthma inhalers cause damage to your central nervous system/motor nerves?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: The bronchodilator may make you shake a little but it has not shown to inflict any permanent damage on the central nervous system. Ask you doctor to see if you can get a more purified version of the bronchodilator if you have shaking from your current inhaler.

Answered 8/18/2013

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